Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

Narrow Bookshelf

A narrow bookshelf uses the wall rather than the floor, which is the whole point in a room that has run out of the second one. Ours are all under two feet wide and run from low units to towers over six feet tall.

Sort by

52 products

Save $55Walnut Bookcase, 17.8 in Wide
Walnut Bookcase, 17.8 in Wide Sale price$210 Regular price$265
Save $45Ladder Short Walnut Bookcase, 17.7 in Wide
Ladder Short Walnut Bookcase, 17.7 in Wide Sale price$170 Regular price$215
Save $65White Bookcase, 18.1 in Wide
White Bookcase, 18.1 in Wide Sale price$250 Regular price$315
Save $70Bookcase, 71.1 in Tall, Black
Bookcase, 71.1 in Tall, Black Sale price$265 Regular price$335
Save $170Fluted Bookcase, 2 Doors, 71.1 in Tall, Natural, 17.8 in Wide
Save $40Rotating Metal Bookcase, 8 Shelves, 37.8 in Tall, White, 18.1 in Wide
Save $45Bookcase, 5 Tiers, 53 in Tall, Brown, 23.5 in Wide
Bookcase, 5 Tiers, 53 in Tall, Brown, 23.5 in Wide Sale price$165 Regular price$210
Sold outSave $45Iron Bookcase, 70.9 in Tall, Gray, 11.6 in Wide
Iron Bookcase, 70.9 in Tall, Gray, 11.6 in Wide Sale price$175 Regular price$220
Save $60Rotating Bookshelf, 5 Shelves, 61.8 in Tall, Nature, 18.1 in Wide
Sold outSave $45Iron Bookcase, 70.9 in Tall, White, 11.6 in Wide
Iron Bookcase, 70.9 in Tall, White, 11.6 in Wide Sale price$175 Regular price$220
Save $50Rotating Metal Bookcase, 4 Shelves, 50 in Tall, White, 18.1 in Wide
Save $70Arched Solid Walnut Bookcase, 3 Tiers, 68 in Tall, 17.8 in Wide
Save $45Iron Bookcase, 70.9 in Tall, Black, 11.6 in Wide
Iron Bookcase, 70.9 in Tall, Black, 11.6 in Wide Sale price$175 Regular price$220
Save $70Rotating Rustic Bookcase, 6 Shelves, Rolling, 68.1 in Tall, 18.1 in Wide
Save $65Rotating Rustic Bookcase, 4 Shelves, Rolling, 55.9 in Tall, Oak, 18.1 in Wide
Save $70Modern Bamboo Bookcase, 6 Shelves, 70 in Tall, Brown, 14.6 in Wide
Save $120Modern Bookcase, Brown
Modern Bookcase, Brown Sale price$470 Regular price$590
Save $60Bookshelf, 5 Shelves, 61.8 in Tall, White, 18.1 in Wide
Save $70Rotating Bookshelf, 5 Shelves, Rolling, 68.1 in Tall, White, 18.1 in Wide
Save $85Corner Bookcase, 4 Shelves, L-Shaped, 68.9 in Tall, Walnut, 17.7 in Wide
Save $60Corner Bookshelf, 6 Shelves, L-Shaped, 64.6 in Tall, Oak, 21.6 in Wide
Save $95Modern Storage Cabinet, Glass Doors, 66.9 in Tall, White, 15.8 in Wide
Save $90Modern Bookcase, 4 Shelves, 70.9 in Tall, Walnut, 19.7 in Wide
Save $45Rotating Modern Bookcase, 5 Shelves, 63 in Tall, Black, 19.7 in Wide
Save $65Ladder Modern Solid Wood Bookcase, 5 Shelves, 55 in Tall, Black, 24 in Wide
Save $80Modern Bookcase, 5 Shelves, 71.7 in Tall, 17.8 in Wide
Save $90Modern Bookcase, 4 Shelves, 70.9 in Tall, White, 19.7 in Wide
Save $80Corner Bookcase, 5 Shelves, L-Shaped, 68.9 in Tall, White, 16.7 in Wide
Save $105Solid Wood Bookcase, 4 Shelves, LED Lighting, 64.7 in Tall, White, 14.3 in Wide
Save $80Rotating Solid Wood Bookcase, 6 Shelves, Locking, 78 in Tall, Walnut, 17.3 in Wide
Save $45Arched Modern Solid Wood Storage Cabinet, 3 Shelves, 23.6 in Wide, Oak
Save $95Storage Cabinet, Fluted Doors, 4 Tiers, 70.9 in Tall, Walnut, 23.6 in Wide
Save $60Corner Bookshelf, 6 Shelves, L-Shaped, 64.6 in Tall, Dark Brown, 21.6 in Wide
Save $60Corner Bookshelf, 6 Shelves, L-Shaped, 64.6 in Tall, Oak, 21.7 in Wide
Save $115Modern Glass Bookcase, 1 Door, LED Lighting, 65.8 in Tall, Black, 16.7 in Wide
Save $105Modern Glass Bookcase, 1 Door, LED Lighting, 64.5 in Tall, Transparent
Save $115Modern Glass Bookcase, 1 Door, LED Lighting, 65.8 in Tall, Natural, 16.7 in Wide
Sold outSave $115Modern Glass Bookcase, 1 Door, LED Lighting, 65.8 in Tall, White, 16.7 in Wide
Save $105Modern Glass Bookcase, 1 Door, LED Lighting, 64.5 in Tall, Transparent, 16.7 in Wide
Sold outSave $100Solid Wood Bookcase, 4 Shelves, 64.7 in Tall, Black, 14.3 in Wide
Save $80Rotating Solid Wood Bookcase, 6 Shelves, Locking, 78 in Tall, Natural
Save $115Modern Glass Bookcase, 1 Door, LED Lighting, 65.8 in Tall, Natural, 16.7 in Wide
Save $75Bookcase, 4 Shelves, 23.5 in Wide
Bookcase, 4 Shelves, 23.5 in Wide Sale price$295 Regular price$370
Save $135Minimalist Storage Cabinet, 71.1 in Tall, Natural, 17.7 in Wide
Save $60Short Ladder Bookcase, 47 in Tall, Black, 20.9 in Wide
Save $55Arched Short Storage Cabinet, 4 Shelves, 47.2 in Tall, Black, 23.6 in Wide
Save $135Minimalist Storage Cabinet, 71 in Tall, Natural, 17.7 in Wide
Save $80Corner Bookcase, 5 Shelves, L-Shaped, 68.9 in Tall, Walnut, 16.7 in Wide

Narrow means the floor, not the storage

A slim tower and a wide low bookcase can hold the same number of books. The difference is what they take from the room. A narrow unit gives that back, which is why it works in a hallway, an alcove or the gap beside a desk.

Height needs anchoring

The taller and narrower a shelf, the smaller its base relative to its height. Most of these ship with an anti tip strap or wall anchor. Use it, particularly on carpet, where the whole unit can rock on a soft floor.

Corner units and dead space

Several here are built for a corner, which is normally the least used part of a room. A corner unit turns that triangle into shelving without projecting into the walking space.

Specifications

Width range
11.6 to 24 in
Height range
10.4 to 83.4 in
Materials
MDF, glass, solid wood, particleboard
Formats
Straight, corner, ladder, glass fronted
Wall anchor
Supplied on most tall units

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How narrow is a narrow bookshelf?
Everything on this page is under 24 inches wide, and the slimmest are under 12. The width is on every product page, which matters when you are fitting an alcove.
Do tall narrow bookshelves tip over?
Not when anchored, and most ship with the hardware to do it. A tall shelf has a small base relative to its height, so the anchor is doing real work rather than being a formality.
How much weight will each shelf hold?
Where the manufacturer states it, the range runs from 22 to 84 pounds a shelf. Glass shelves usually state a lower figure than wood or MDF ones.
Can a narrow bookshelf hold more than books?
Most of these are used for a mix. Adjustable shelves help, because the bay heights can be set for tall files or small display pieces rather than paperbacks alone.